Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34,765, William Draper, Mass

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Draper, William
S. 34,765
CONTENTS

Date of death not on A. B.
See letter to Hon. P. Kennebec 24 March 1832.
11037
Massachusetts
William Draper
of Roxbury in the State of Massachusetts who was a Private in the Regt commanded by Captain Green of the Regt commanded by Colonel Greene in the Mass line, for the term of nine months from 17 to 17
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 day of April 1819 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 of May 1819 — and sent to J Davis Esq. Boston Mass
Continued on the Roll on 25 — day of February  1832 — and notification sent to Hon. H. A. S. Dearborn at the House of Reps Pension commencing on the 24 of January  1832
Amount due on 4th of March 1832 }
$ 10-83
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820. }
Record Book A. M 2 page 45

641
William Draper Private
1st Battery Regiment Massachusetts Line 1778-9 months
On Roll
Adm d

United States,
Massachusetts District.
William Draper of Roxbury in the County of Norfolk & District of Massachusetts, a native citizen of the United States, and applicant for a pension from the United States, under an act of Congress, entitled, an act to provide for certain persons, engaged in the land and naval force of the United States in the Revolutionary war, maketh oath, that he served as a private soldier for nine months, in manner following, viz from June 17. 1778 to March 17 th 1779 in Capt James Tisdale's Company in the Third Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Col. John Graton, and served in said corps until the said 17 th of March 1779 when he was honorably discharged, and is in such reduced circumstances as to require the assistance of his country.
William Draper
Mass Dist. Ct. Boston 7. April 1819
Sworn to before me
M Davis Judge Mandat.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk ss.
On this second day of May 1828 personally appeared in open Court, the Court of Common Pleas being a Court of record for the County of Norfolk aforesaid William Draper resident in said County aged sixty-eight years who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the pension made by acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 and the 1 st May 1820. That he the said William Draper enlisted for the term of nine months in the year 1775 in the State of Massachusetts and served in the Company commanded by Captain James Sisdale in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Grafton in the line of Massachusetts on the continental establishment: that he continued to serve in said corps until when he was discharged from the service in the State of that his name has been placed on the pension list and dropped therefrom on account of his property, or rather as he believes because he did not exhibit a schedule of his property.
My Declaration made the 7 th of April 1819 having been forwarded to the War Department & no copy found in Court the precise dates of my enlistment could be seen in the Department without searching elsewhere for Documents.

And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st of May 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift or sale or in any other manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor had any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts, due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
That the following changes have been made in my property since 18 th March 1818. —    My whole farm and Buildings sold to Paul & Betsy Draper on fifth March 1828 at publick Auction for —————  $ 1550    My Pew in the Meetinghouse to Betsy Draper 19 April 1828. —————  112     1762  
The proceeds of these sales have been applied to the payments of debts as follows:
  To Gabet Mayo Esquire one of the heirs at law of Mary Richards deceased for the balance of a note made Sept. 17 th 1823 —————  134 55  
The note originated in his claim to a part of a

debt of $89.25 26. which I owed paid Mary Richards and secured to her by bond dated 23 rd June 1804.
To Anna Mann one of the heirs at law of Mary Richards deceased for two notes amounting to — 130.14
One note was made July 28 th 1817 for the sum of 74 dollars & Interest was given here for her part of the above said debts to Mary Richards.
The other note for 50 Dols & Interest, was dated 24 th of April 1819 and was made for a note given up dated previous to 1800.
To Sarah Richards one of the heirs at law of Mary Richards 27.15
For the balance of a note made 28 th July 1819 for 36 95 for her proportion of the debt due to the above Mary Richards.
The note originated in her claim to a part of a debt of $ 925.26 which I owed Mary Richards and secured to her by bond dated 23 rd June 1804.
To Nathaniel Richards for money borrowed April 18 th 1818 and applied to the payment of part of the above debt due the estate of Mary Richards deceased 132.84
To Adam Smith for a debt due him part for family stores previous to Dec 24 th 1821 & the remainder for his bill as auctioneer 19.63
To Oliver Fisher for a note made Jan. 26 th 1820 for family stores had of him many years since the time not recollected 7.48

To Abraham T. Howe for a note he received of Jason Stowell & this note was given to Stowell for wheelwright work done for me in 1827. ————— 5.03  To Abigail Draper for Med & Attendance and for service in making papers ————— 35.10  To John Bullard for a debt, which originated with his Father as early as 1805 for expenses con- cerning Charles River Meadows ————— 22.16  To Eliphalet Baker Guardian of Charles Whiting it being for a debt due said Whiting's Father for sawing done at his Mill in 1801 and was renu- ed to his Guardian by note & Mortgage ————— 62.19  To Benjamin D. Lyore for a Horse purchased two years since ————— 31.80  To Benjamin Billings Parish Treasurer for a note dated 27 th Nov. 1821 due the Parish in part for a Peto & in part for money borrowed of him to pay a man who laboured on my farm ————— 68.42  To Joseph. Arnold for his Bill for shoe-work & carriage. ————— 10.84  To Samuel Richards for blacksmiths work — 8.95  To Samuel D. Bradford Attorney to Mary Bradford Administratrix of the estate of John Bradford decea- -sed for a note & Interest secured by a Mortgage of 840 & Interest dated July 12 th 1804. ————— 444.08  To Michael Whittimore Jr for Parish tax for 1827 — 10.00  To Zenas White for the balance due him on his ac- count from the 10 th Jan. 1820 to May 16 th 1827 — 40.30

To Betsy Draper in part for a debt due her, It being in part for her account for labor in my family from 1 st May 1812 to 1 st May 1828.
570.31
1762.02
William Draper.
Schedule of Property.
   1 Horse 15 ~   1 Cow 15 00   1 Pig 3 ~   1 Pot large Iron & small do 1 50   2 Do kettles & skillet 1 ~   Iron dogs shovel & tongs 1 50   Flat Irons & bellows 75   Crockery & Glass-ware 2 ~   Sea Sponges 2 ~   Pewter dishes 2 ~   14 Chairs 2 50.   Brass kettles 1 ~   Looking glasses 1 ~   3 Chests 2 ~   Tables & Wastel 3 ~   Common Table 1 ~   Desk & Drawers 3 00   Candlesticks 75   Steeleyard 50   2 Beds much worn. 5 ~  

  Knives & forks 75   Teets & Pail 75   Iron pail & Pans 1 ~   2 Iron Basins 50       Worde Muggon 8 ~   Harrod 2 ~   Iron bar 80   Axe & Hoes 50   Plough 1 ~   Barn shovel & forks 75   Hay in Barn 20 ~   $99 25. 
My occupation is that of a farmer, but for more than twelve years on account of an inguinal rupture & other bodily infirmities I have been unable to perform much work & many kinds, not at all. therefore have been obliged to keep a lad, & some part of the year to hire a man: & further on account of the feeble health of my wife, who is subject to frequent fits. I have been obliged to hire a woman to take care of her & do family work. My family now consists of myself & wife, and the person to take care of her & do our work.
William Draper.

Norfolk Is April Term 1828.
I certify that I am satisfied that the above, William Draper served in the Revolutionary Army as he has stated and that the value of the articles in the above Schedule is $99.25.
J. Strong J.C.C. Phas.
I Jairus Ware Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule hereto annexed are truly copied from the record of said Court. and I further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is ninety nine dollars & twenty five cents. And I further certify that the Hon. J. Strong, above named is one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for this Commonwealth.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas this twentieth day of May A.D. one thousand eight hundred & twenty eighth
Jairus Ware.

Washington City,
Feby. 21. 1832.
Sir,
W m Drosen of Roxbury in the county of Norfolk Mas. was placed on the Pension list, on the 24 th . of May 1819, but was afterwards left off, on the ground that he was excluded, from the amount of property he possessed, The small tract of land he owned, containing about 30 acres, was sold, some time since, to pay his debts, leaving him without any property. He has no means of support for himself, wife & daughter, & has become so dependent upon charity, that you will perceive, he has made application to the overseers of the Poor for assistance, by the enclosed letter from the chairman. I will thank you to inform me whether any other evidence

of his poverty is required to restore his name to the Pension List, but hope he may be considered worthy of the beneficence of the government without further efforts on his part. He is sufficiently poor, there can be no doubt, & if that is the only thing required, it would be merciful to grant his request.
very respectfully,
Your most Obedt. Servt.
W. H. Corbould
J. L. Edwards Esq.

William Draper to Betsey Draper
Dr.
For her services in his family for 16 years, from the 1 st of May 1802 to 1 May 1820 at 75 cts a week ————— $624 00
I Betsey Draper do testify and say that I have done house-work in the family of William Draper for sixteen years & have nursed & taken care of my Mother in her many sicknesses, & that my services are worth seventy five cents a week at least amounting to the above sum of six hundred twenty four Dollars. That after applying the proceeds of the sales to pay the demands of his other creditors amounting to eleven hundred ninety one dollars & sixty nine cents, there remains five hundred seventy dollars thirty one cents which I have received toward my demand.
North. 30. May 2 nd 1820 then Betsey Draper well known to me & is a person of veracity, personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit is true before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace
I Edward Richards do testify & say that I am a near neighbor to William Draper, that his wife for many years has been much indisposed, being subject to fits, that the services of Betsey Draper have been necessary, & that she ought to receive the sum in her account charged.
Edward Richards
I Adam Smith do testify and say that I am a near neighbor to William Draper & that I do fully concur in the above statement.
Adam Smith
I Benjamin Farrington do testify & say that I am a near neighbor to William Draper & that I do fully concur in the above statement.
Benj m Farrington
North. April 25 th 1820 then Captains Edward Richards, Adam Smith Esq. One of the Representatives in General Court & one of the Selectmen of the Town, and Deacon Benjamin Farrington, all persons of veracity, personally appeared & made solemn that the above affidavits, respectively subscribed by each of them is true
before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace

October 12, 1932
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H. D. Hawkins 32 Beech Street Belmont, Massachusetts
WILLIAM DRAPER S. 34765 BA-J/MLB Am
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of September 26, in which you request information relative to soldiers of the Revolutionary War named William Draper.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 34765, based upon the military service of William Draper, the only soldier of that name found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date of his birth and names of his parents are not stated.
He enlisted June 17, 1778, in the State of Massachusetts, and served as a private in Captain James Tisdale's company, Colonel John Greaton's Massachusetts regiment and was discharged March 17, 1779.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1819, at which time he was a resident of Roxbury, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
In 1828, the soldier was aged sixty-eight years, residing in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and referred to his wife but did not state her name. At that time he referred to his farm and buildings situated in Roxbury and Dedham.
In 1832, he was still living in said Roxbury, Massachusetts, and it was stated that he had a wife and daughter but their names were not stated.

In 1828, Betsey Draper, single, of Roxbury, Massachusetts, stated that she had lived in the family of William Draper for sixteen years, during which time she had "nursed and taken care of her mother".
In 1828, the following names also appeared in the claim: Paul Draper of Brookfield; Abijah Draper, justice of peace in Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Abijah W. Draper, Egbert Draper; Nathan Draper and John Draper and heirs (whose names were not stated); their relationship to soldier was not shown. In the same year, Abijah Draper, of Norfolk County, Massachusetts, made affidavit that he had been a near neighbor to the soldier, William Draper, and his family physician for more than twenty years "but had no connection with his family by relationship".
There are no further family data in the claim.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

34 765 Rev INVALID.
File No. 34,765-
William Draper
Ph Rev Mas
Act: March 18 th & May 1 st 20
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 114
[Arrangement of 1870.]

11.037 Q Massachusetts-
William Draper of Roxbury in the state of Massachusetts who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Greaton of the Massachusetts line, for the term of nine Months
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts — at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th of April 1819-
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th of May 1819- and sent to John Davis Esq. Esdaile Boston Mass t
Arrears to 4th of September 1819 $ 1 Same to 4th of October 4 Months \frac{28}{30} ... 39:46
Payable on the 4 th Sept r 1819 $ 39:46
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
7. April A. D. 1819
IT appearing to my satisfaction, that William Draper
MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
~~~~~ 7. April 1819.
I AM satisfied that the above named, William Draper by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his Country for support.
M c Dowall
{ District Judge U. S. Massachusetts Dist.
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR.

MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
7. April
A. D. 1819
IT appearing to my satisfaction, that William Draper subscriber to the annexed declaration, sworn to before me, did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy, as stated in said declaration, I now transmit the testimony in the case, with the proceedings had thereon, to the Secretary of the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the act entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war;" the testimony and proceedings in the premises being the declaration aforesaid, with the accompanying documents marked A. B. & C. together with this certificate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the District Court of the United States for this District to be hereunto affixed.
M. D. Davis
} Judge of the District Court U. S. Massachusetts District.

Also his Note Signed by William Draper of Sept. 17. 1893. for $120..

I Caleb Mayo of Warwick in the County of Franklin & Commonwealth of Massachusetts Esquire do testify & say, that a certain note of hand given & signed at Roxbury, by William Draper to me, dated at Roxbury Sept 1 st 1823 promising to pay one hundred & twenty dollars on demand with interest, was given at that time for the balance of a note which he had owed me a number of years, the last men- tioned note was given for a debt due an estate to which I was an heir at law. The balance of one hundred & thirty four Dollars & fifty five cents due on the first mentioned note I received of Paul Draper. & further saith not Caleb Mayo
Not. Public, March 16 th 1828 Then Caleb Mayo Esquire well known to me & of acknowledged veracity personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true. before me Aloyah Draper Justice of the Peace

I Adam Smith one of the auctioneers in the Town of Roxbury, do testify and say that I sold at publick auction the whole farm of William Draper of said Roxbury, consisting of about thirty acres of land with the buildings thereon, to Paul Draper of Brookfield and Betsey Draper of Roxbury, for the sum of sixteen hundred and fifty Dollars, that the said farm was advertised to be sold at publick auction on the 5 th day of February A D 1828 - that the advertisement was published in the Boston Advertiser, three weeks successively, previous to said sale, and that it was struck off to the said Paul & Betsey Draper on that day for the sum aforesaid they being the highest bidders.
Adam Smith Auctioneer.
Dorfolks. April 28 th 1828 Then Adam Smith personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me. Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace.
I also certify that the above deponent is a man of veracity. Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace.
Roxbury April 29 th 1828 This certifies that Adam Smith is one of the auctioneers of the Town of Roxbury.
Nath. G. Prentiss Town Clerk

For Value received in Four Hundred Dollars I William Draper, of Roxbury, in the County of Norfolk, Gentleman, promise John Bradford of the same Town and County, Clerk, to pay to him, or his order, on Demand, Four Hundred Dollars, with lawful Interest annually till paid.
Witness my Hand, this Twelfth Day of July Eighteen Hundred and Four.
W m Draper
Test Abijah Draper
Paul Draper
I Samuel D Bradford Attorney to surviving admin- istrator do testify & say that I this day have received of Wil- iam Draper four hundred forty four Dollars & 62 1/2 Cts being the balance due on the above note as also of the Mortgage which secured the same. And that the money was loaned at that time by my Father as the witnessies.
April 29 th 1828
Samuel D Bradford attorney to surviving administrator.

Received Interest to Twelfth Day of July Eighteen Hundred & Five Received Interest to Twelfth Day of July Eighteen Hundred and Six Received Interest to Twelfth Day of July Eighteen Hundred and Seven Received Interest to Twelfth Day of July Eighteen Hundred and Eight Received Interest to Twelfth Day of July Eighteen Hundred and Nine Received Interest to Twelfth Day of July Eighteen Hundred and Ten Received the Interest to Twelfth Day of July August Eighteen Hundred & Eleven Received the Interest to Twelfth Day of August Eighteen Hundred & Twelve Received the Interest to the Twelfth Day of August Eighteen Hundred and Thirteen Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1814 Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1815 Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1816 Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1817 Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1818 Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1819 Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1820 Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1821 Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1822 Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1823 Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1824 Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1825 Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1826 Received Interest to 12 th day of August 1827 = 29 April 1828
Yorke ss April 29 1828
Then Samuel D Bradford a person of veracity well known to me personally appeared & made solemn oath that the within affi- davit by him subscribed is true before me Alfred Draper Justice of the Peace 

William Drafer's Note for $100. July 12 th - 1804
9107

I Benjamin Billings do testify & say that on the 23 d of April A D 1820 I received of William Draper by the hand of Paul Draper the sum of sixty eight Dollars & forty two cents, 68-42 thereof being the balance of a note & interest which was made Nov 27. 1821 for as part of a pew purchased by him of the Parish The remainder 12 88 was cash lent him
Norfolk ss. 25 April 1820 Then Benjamin Billings personally ap- peared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace
I Joseph Arnold do testify & say that I this day have received of William Draper by the hand of Paul Draper the sum of ten Dollars & eighty four cents, it being for work in shoes for himself & family & for cart hire.
Norfolk ss. April 23 d 1820 Then Joseph Arnold personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace
I Lemuel Richards do testify & say that I this day have received of William Draper by the hand of Paul Draper the sum of eight Dollars & ninety five cents for blacksmiths work.
Lemuel Richards
Norfolk ss. April 23 d 1820 Then Lemuel Richards personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true. Before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace.
I Abraham F Howe do testify and say that I have received of William Draper by the hand of Paul Draper five Dollars and sixty three cents, it being for a note made by him to James Howell and passed to me for a debt which Howell owed me.
Abraham F Howe
Norfolk ss 25 April 1820 Then Abraham F Howe person- ally appeared and made solemn oaths that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true Before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace
Norfolk ss. April 25 d 1820 I do further certify that the above Deponents Benjamin Billings, Joseph Arnold, Lemuel Richards and Abraham F Howe are well known to me and all sustain a character of veracity Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace

I Nathaniel Richards do testify and say that I this day received of William Draper by the hand of Paul Draper the sum of one hundred thirty two Dollars & seventy four cents it being the balance of a note and interest, which note was dated April 10 th 1816 & was for money lent and this money as I understood at the time was appropriated repayment to the estate of Mary Richards deceased.
Nath l Richards
Norfolk ss April 22 nd 1828 Then Nathaniel Richards above named personally appeared & made solemn oaths that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true. before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace
I Oliver Fisher do testify and say that I this day have received of William Draper by the hand of Paul Draper the sum of seven Dollars & forty eight cents it being the balance of a note & interest, which note was dated Jan y 26. 1826 and was given for a former note made many years since & this former note was given for sundry goods delivered him.
Oliver Fisher
Norfolk ss April 22 nd 1828
Then Oliver Fisher above named personally appeared and made solemn oaths that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true. before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace
I further certify that Nathaniel Richards & Oliver Fisher the above deponents are well known to me and are men of veracity. Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace

I Anna Mann do testify and say that I this day have received of William Draper by the hand of Paul Draper the sum of one hundred thirty Dollars & fourteen cents. That the same was for two notes of hand and interest. One of which notes was for the sum of seventy four Dollars & interest dated the twenty eighth day of July A.D. 1817 and was given me in consideration of a debt due to the estate of my late Mother Mary Richards, deceased, the other note was for fifty Dollars & interest, dated the twenty fourth day of April A.D. 1819. and was given me in consideration of another note which was originally made to me previous to the year 1800. Anna Mann Roxbury 21 st April 1820
Norfolk ss. April 21 st 1820.
Then Anna Mann personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true. Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace. I Michael Whittermore jun r do testify & say that I received of William Draper by the hand of Paul Draper ten Dollars & sixty cents it being for his parish tax for 1817. Michael Whittermore jun r
Norfolk ss. April 28 th 1820 Then Michael Whittermore jun r personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true. Before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace.

  1820 William Draper to Zenas White Dr   Jan'y 10 To one day's work 50 cts. (18 th ) 1.00 - 50 cts. (13 th ) one do 50 (14 th ) 1.00, 50 2.00   1821 April 10 To one half day with a team 1.25 1.25   May 29 To one day with a team 2.50   July 16 to 21 To 3 days work at 1.00 3.00   Sept 20 To 1 day with team 2.50 (21 st ) half day with do 1.25 3.75   1822 Jan'y 7 to 11. To 3 days with team at 2.25. (25) To one day work .75 7.50   Aug 2 To cash lent - 98 9.00   1823 Jan'y 14 To half day with team 1.25 (Feb 1) half day with do 1.25 2.50   Feb 17 To half day with team 1.25 (May 1) one day with do 2.50 3.75   May 5 To carting wood 50 cts. (Aug 2) one day work .75 1.25   Aug 3 To one day work .75. (Sep 17) one day do 75 1.50   1824 April 14 To one day with team 2.50 (May 17) one day with team 2.50 5.00   1825 Feb 7 To one day with team 2.50 (26) one horse 38 2.88   Dec 21 To one day with 2 hands & team 2.87 (22) To one day with 2 hands & team 2.87 5.74   1826 Feb 11 To 2 days with hand & team at 2.50 5.00   1827 Jan'y 19 To one day with team 2.50 (20) To half day with team 1.25 3.75   May 16 To one day with team 3.00 (June 11) To one day with team 2.75 5.75   June 12 To one day with team 2.50   Cr by his account 71.24   balance Due Zenas White 30.94   40.30 
Norbury April 30 th 1828.
I Zenas White do testify & say that I this day received the above balance of forty Dollars & thirty cents of William Draper by the hand of Betsey Draper and that the above is a true copy of my account and that the above work & article delivered were on account of said William Draper & charged at a fair value Zenas White
Norfolk ss. April 30 th 1828 Then Zenas White , well known to me & is a man of veracity, personally appeared & made solemn oaths that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace

I John Bullard do testify and say that I this day have received of William Draper, by the hand of Paul Draper, the sum of twenty-two Dollars & sixteen cents, it being the balance of a note due me on a note dated the 10 th day of January A.D. 1813 for thirteen Dollars 40 cents & interest. The note was given for a debt due the estate of my late Father.
Dedham, April 21. 1828.
John Bullard
Norfolk ss. Dedham 21. April 1828 Then John Bullard above named personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace
I Eliphalet Baker, Guardian of Charles Whiting, a son of Hezekiah Whiting deceased, do testify & say that I this day received of William Draper by the hand of Paul Draper the sum of sixty two Dollars and nineteen cents being the balance of a note & mortgage, dated the 10 th of April A.D. 1823. which note & mortgage I had made to one about the time I was appointed Guardian of said Minor, for a debt then due my said ward, and as I then understood was for a debt due to his late Father.
Dedham April 21. 1828
Eliphalet Baker, guar d to C. Whiting
Norfolk ss. April 21. 1828 Then Eliphalet Baker above named personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace.
I Benjamin D. Lyon do testify and say that I have this day received of William Draper by the hand of Paul Draper, the sum of thirty one Dollars and eighty cents, it being for a note given May 13 th 1826 for thirty Dollars & interest - The note was in consideration for a horse saw Draper bought at that time.
Benj. D. Lyon
Norfolk ss. April 23. 1828 Then Benjamin D. Lyon personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true. Before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace
I Sarah Richards do testify and say that on the 23 d of April A.D. 1828 I received of William Draper by the hand of Paul Draper the sum of twenty seven Dollars and eighteen cents, it being the balance of a note made the 20 th of July A.D. 1817 for the sum of thirty six Dollars and ninety five cents & was given me for a debt due me on the settlement of my late Mother's estate.
Norfolk ss. April 24. 1828 Then Sarah Richards personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace

Norfolk ss April 25. 1828, hereby certify that John Bul- lard, Eliphalet Baker, Benj d D. Lyons & Sarah Richards the within Deponents, are well known to me as per- sons of veracity Abijah Dyer Justice of the Peace

I Adarn Smith do testify and say that I have received of William Draper, by the hand of Paul Draper the sum of nineteen Dollars & sixty three cents — 11 Dtl 49 cts thereof being the balance of a note which was given Decr 24 th 1821 for 128 73 cts & interest, which note was given for a former note made for an account of goods for family use: also eight Dollars & 14 cts for expenses & my fees as Auctioneer, in selling his real estate
Adarn Smith 3
Norfolk ss. Mar. 19 th 1828 Then Adarn Smith Esq a person of veracity well known to me personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true, before me A. J. H. Draper Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of

I Abijah Draper do testify and say that I am a near near neighbor to William Draper, have been the attending Physician in the family more than twenty years, that I have no connection with his family by relationship; but, living for the most of the time within about twenty rods of his house, have had an opportunity of observing this concerns: He having been for many years quite an invalid by reason of an hernia & other bodily infirmities, and his wife has been subject to epileptic fits and frequent returns of pulmonary complaints; that the services of Betsey Draper have been faithful & uncomitted during the time she has charged in her account, they were not merely in usual family work but in an oversight and care of his affairs: that for the 16 years charged for in her account, a stranger could not have been hired for much less than double her charge; & further that she has not, as I am well persuaded, received from him any compensation for those services. I further testify and say that I have received of William Draper by the hand of Paul Draper the sum of thirty five dollars, for my bill for medicine & attendance & for attending at various places, taking depositions &c — and further that I attended to the settlement of the several debts due from William Draper as a friend to William Draper and for the purpose of taking the depositions of the several creditors, that they all appeared to be justly due & that they were paid by Paul & Betsey Draper with the consideration given for his real estate by them purchased of him as stated by them
Abijah Draper
Norfolk p. May 19 th 1828
Then the above named Abijah Draper personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true and further certify that said Draper is a man of veracity.
Jonathan H. Cobb Justice of the Peace
Abijah's certificate other side

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss.
I, Jairus Ware Clerk of the Judicial Court, in & for the County of Norfolk hereby certify that Jonathan St. Cobb Esquire is a Justice of the peace within and for the said County of Norfolk duly commissioned by the executive authority of said Commonwealth and that his signature to the within certificate is genuine and
true.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Supr. Judicial Court this nineteenth day of May A.D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.
Jairus Ware

Know all Men by these Presents,
That I William Draper of Roxbury in the County of Norfolk Gentleman
in Consideration of one hundred and twelve Dollars — paid me by Betsey Draper of the same Roxbury single woman
the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Betsey Draper my pew Numbered 43. in the meeting house in the second Parish in Roxbury. It being the same pew. which was which was conveyed to me by Deed, Decr 8 th 1821.
To HAVE AND TO HOLD the afore-granted Premises to the said Betsey Draper her Heirs and Assigns, to her and their Use and Behoof forever. AND I do covenant with the said Betsey her Heirs and Assigns, That I am lawfully seized in Fee of the afore-granted Premises; That they are free of all Incumbrances; That I have good Right to sell and convey the same to the said Betsey Draper And that I will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said Betsey Draper her Heirs and Assigns forever, against the lawful Claims and Demands of all Persons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said William Draper have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this nineteenth Day of April in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty eight
Signed, sealed, and delivered in Presence of us, Abijah Draper Abijah W. Draper
}
William Draper (Seal)
Norfolk ss.
April 19 th 1828. Then the above-named William Draper acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free Act and Deed—before me,
Abijah Draper Just. of Peace.
Copy from Norfolk County Register of Deeds Book 10 Page 100

Copy Dea William Sharper to Peter Sharpe
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss.
I Tarius Ware Clerk of the Judicial Courts for said County of Norfolk hereby certify that Enos Foord esquire is the Register of deeds in and for said County duly elected in manner prescribed by law and sworn and is the proper person to certify copies from the Records. His signature within is genuine and true.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Sup. Jud. Court of said Commonwealth this nineteenth day of May A D one thousand eight hundred & twenty eight
Tarius Ware

United States of America Massachusetts District ss.
To James Richardson of Dedham in said District, Esquire:
Know ye, that reposing confidence in your wis- dom prudence & fidelity I have appointed, and by these presents do authorise and empower you to take the Deposition of Capt. James Sidale, to be used in sup- port of the application of William Draper for a Pension. Said when you shall have taken the Deposition as aforesaid, you are to return the same together with this Commission, sealed and directed to the District Judge for the Massachusetts District.
Witness my hand & seal this 26 th Mar. A. D. 1819 -
M c Daois Dist t Judge Mass s Dist

I Betsey Draper do testify & say that I have received of William Draper the following one cow at 15$ - 1 pig 3$ - two iron pots 1$ 50 - two do ket- tles & skillet 1$ - iron dogs, shovel & tongs 1.50 - flat irons & bellows 75 cts - crockery & glass ware 2$ - hearth stones 2$ - pewter dishes 2$ - potatun chairs 2$ 50 - bran- kettles 1$ - looking-glasses 1$ - three chests 2$ - tables & waiter 3$ - common table 1$ Desk & drawers 3$ - candlesticks 75 cts - steel yard 50 cts - two beds 8$ - knives & forks 75 cts lads & pail 75 cts - tin pail & pans 1$ - two iron basins 50 cts - horse waggon 5$ - brain spot 2$ 50 - iron bar 50 cts - axe & hoer 50 cts - plough 1$ - shovel & forks 75 cts which articles, amounting in the whole to 64$ 25 cts I have received on account of his board since the 5th day of March last.
Betsey Draper
Norfolk ss 17th Feb 1820 Then Betsey Draper of lawful age & a person of veracity personally appeared & made solemn oath to the above affidavit by her subscribed before me Abijah Draper Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss. I James Ward Clerk of the Judicial Court for said County of Norfolk hereby certify that Abijah Draper Esquire above named is a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned by the Executive Authority of said Common- wealth and that his signature above is genuine and true being personally acquainted with him & his handwriting
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Supreme Judicial Court this nineteenth day of February A.D. 1820.
James Ward Clerk.

A. J. Van
July 14. 1832.
new Jersey wants assistance?
Wm Henry A. S. Dearborn
Member Congress.
Washington.
per: to com: 24 Jan. 1832
Approved L. C.

Roxbury January 24 th 1832 Hon ble Henry A. S. Dearborn -
Dear Sir. William Draper has made application for assistance from the Town. it will be necessary that he should have assistance from some quarter. I write this that You may know his situation. Yours Respectfully
Abraham D. Howe
Chairman of the Committee on the Poor Town of Roxbury

William Draper
Declaration
Mr. Draper Q. at 1 May 1820.
Maps:
(Sept '19)

Declaration in order to be restored to the pension list under the act of March the 3 rd 1823.
No. 108. On this seventeenth day of February 1829 personally appeared in open Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, being a Court of record for the County of Norfolk, aforesaid, William Draper resident in said County aged sixty nine years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the pension made by acts of Congress, of the 18 th of March 1818 & the 15 th of May 1820. That he the said William Draper enlisted for the term of nine months in the year 1776, in the state of Massachusetts & served in the Company commanded by Captain James Lisdale, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Graton in the line of Massachusetts on the Continental estab- lishment; that he continued to serve in said Corps until when he was discharged from the service in the State of that his name has been placed on the pension list & dropped therefrom on account of his property. (The papers having been forwarded to the war department & no record of them to be found in the Court)

in which my first declaration was made the precise time cannot be ascertained). And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st of May 1820, I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift or sale or in any other manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain per- sons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the eighteenth day of March 1818 & that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed & by me subscribed, and is the same, as was made by me on the second day of May 1828 & transmitted to the war department (and also the disposition of the property which has been in my possession since the 18 th day of March 1818.

My whole farm & buildings sold to Paul Betsey Draper on the 5 th day of March 1828 $ 16 50. at publick auction for _____ My pew in the Meetinghouse to Betsey Draper 19 th April 1828 for _____ 1 12.  17 62.
The proceeds of these sales have been applied to the payment of debts as follows
To Caleb Mays Esq. one of the heirs at law of Mary Richards deceased for the balance of a note made Sept. 17 th 1823 _____ 134.55
The note originated in his claim to a part of a debt $925.26 which I once said Mary Richards secured to her by bond dated 23 June 1804.
To Anna Mann one of the heirs at law of Mary Richards. did for two notes amount _____ 130.14
one note was made July 28 th 1817, for the sum of seventy four dollars and interest was given for her part of the above said debt to Mary Richards.
The other note for $50 & interest was dated 24 th April 1819 and was made for a note give up dated previous to 1800.
To Sarah Richard, one of the heirs at law of Mary Richards _____ 27. 18.

for the balance of a note made 28 th July 1819 for $30.95 cents for her proportion of the debt due to the above Mary Richards
To Nathaniel Richards for money borrowed April 18 th 1818 & applied to the payment of part of the debt due the estate of Mary Richards decd — 132.74
To Adam Smith for a debt due him, part for family stores previous to Dec. 24 th 1821 & the remainder for his bill as auctioneer — — — — — 19.63
To Oliver Fisher for a note made June 26 th 1826 for family stores had of him many years since time not recollected — — — — — 7.48
To Abraham F. Flower for a note he received of Jason Sturte & this note was given to Sturte for wheelwright work done for me in 1827 — — — — — 5.63
To Abijah Draper for Mts. & attendance & for services in making papers — — — — — 35.00
To John Bullard for a debt which originated with his father as early as 1805 for expenses concerning Charles River Meadows — — — — — 22.16
To Eliphalet Baker Guardian of Charles Whiting it being for a debt due said Whiting's Father for sawing done at his mill in 1801 and was renewed to his guardian by note & mortgage — — — — — 62.19
To Benjamin D Lyon for a horse purchased 2 yrs since 34.80

To Benj m Billings Parish Treasurer for a note dated 27 th Nov. 1821 due the parish in part for a pen and in part for money borrowed of him to pay a man who laboured on my farm ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 68.42 To Joseph Lemole for his bill for shoe work & team work 10.84 To Lemuel Richard for Blacksmith work ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 8.95 To Samuel D. Bradford Attorney to Mary Bradford adm ss of John Bradford deceased for a note & interest secured by a mortgage of 400 & interest dated July 12 th 1804 in 4% 4.12 To Michael Whettenow Inw r for Parish tax for 1827 10.60 To Jonas White for the balance due him on his account from the 10 th Jan. 1820 to May 16 th 1827 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 40.30 To Betsey Draper in part for a debt due her it being in part for her account for labor in my family from 1 st May 1812 to 1 st May 1828 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 570.31   1762.62 
The Affidavits to prove the above were forwarded in May last and it is presumed are on file in the office of the War department.
The following schedule of property was annexed    one horse 15  one cow 15  one pig 3  one large iron pot & small do. 1.50  34.50    2 iron kettles & skillet 18  Iron dogs shovel & tongs 1.50  flat irons & bellows - 75 cts   3.25  

  cooking & glass ware $2. teaspoons $2 Butter dishes $2   fourteen chairs 2.50 8.50   brass kettles $1. looking glasses $1. three chests $2   tables & waiter $3 7.00   common tables 1$ desk & drawers $3. candlesticks 75 cts   Steelyards 50 cts. 5.25   2 beds much worn 8$ knives & forks 75 cts tubs & pail 75 cts. 10.50   iron bars 50 cts horse waggon $5. hanaw $2 8.50   iron bar 50 cts. axe & hoe 50   plough $1 barn shovel & forks 75 cts hay rake 90 21.75   99.25 
of the property in the foregoing schedule I have disposed of the horse I have valued at thirty five dollars for common & ordinary expenses - the remaining articles I have disposed of at the valuation to wit $64 25 cts to Betty Drape toward pay for my bond since the 5 th of last March. Other property I have none except my wearing apparel & necessary bedding.
I am by occupation a farmer but on

account of an inguinal hernia and other bodily infirmities I am unable to perform much work.
William Draper
Given to and declared on this seventeenth day of February AD 1829
James Ware Clerk
I James Ware Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Norfolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said William Draper did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months under one engagement on the continental establishment. And I also certify that the foregoing Patts and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said Court, and I further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the said William Draper has no property "except wearing apparel and necessary bedding".
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this third day of March AD 1829.
J. Ware

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss.
I. Jairus Ware Clerk of the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Norfolk hereby certify that Abijah Draper Esq. before whom the several Affidavits on the papers herunto annexed from 10 a to 19 inclusive were taken, is a Justice of the peace duly appointed & commissioned by the executive authority of said Commonwealth, and that his signature to the several certificates thereon, by him made are genuine & true.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Supr. Jud. Court of said Commonwealth hereunto this 20 th day of May A.D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.
Jairus Ware

Washington D.C. March 1861
Dear Sir,
I have the honor to submit to you the following report of the operations of the Department of the Army during the past season.
Hon. Secretary of War.
Respectfully, J. M. [unclear]

Dedham Mass. May 20. 1828.
Hon. Sec y of War.
Dear Sir, I have the honor to transmit to the War Dept. the application of William Deaper to be restored to the Pension List. As soon as a decision may be had in his case (which he hopes will be favorable) information thereof may be transmitted to me if agreeable.
I am yours with sentiments
of respect.
Francis Ware.

Copy
Due
Draper to Draper

KNOW all Men by these Presents,
That William Draper of Roxbury in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gentleman in Consideration of sixteen hundred and fifty dollars
paid by Paul Draper of Brookfield Gentleman and Betsy Draper of Roxbury Singlwoman.
the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said
Paul and Betsy all my farm and buildings situated in Roxbury and Dedham containing thirty acres more or less described as follows the homestead lying both sides of the road called Centre Street containing twelve acres more or less bounded northerly by land of Aaron D. Wild easterly in part by land of Egbert Draper and in part by land of Nathan Draper southerly by land belonging to the heirs of John Draper and by beach street - westerly by beach street and by land of Seth Whiting .
The meeting house piece containing eight acres more or less bounded northerly on land of Aaron D. Wild easterly by land of Aaron D. Wild and by land of the heirs of John Draper deceased. Southerly by centre street and westerly by the meeting house yard and by land of Elizabeth Corey .
The wood lot in muddy pond woods, so called containing six acres more or less bounded northerly by land of Egbert Draper easterly by land of the heirs of Paul Draper and southerly by land of Whiting (and westerly by land of Edward Richards , or however otherwise bounded - and the meadow lot in Dedham, containing four acres more or less bounded northerly by Charles river - westerly on Gould northerly on Whitings heirs - easterly on the same - or however otherwise bounded.

of Aaron D Wild and by land of the heirs of John Draper deceased. Southerly by centre Street and westerly by the meeting house yard and by land of Elizabeth Corey, ~
— The wood lot in muddy pond woods, so called containing six acres more or less bounded northerly by land of Egbert Draper easterly by land of the heirs of Paul Draper and southerly by land of — Whiting (and westerly by land of Edward Richards, or however otherwise bounded — and the meadow lot in Deane containing four acres more or less bounded northerly by Charles river westerly on — Gould northerly on 16 Whittings heirs — easterly on the same — or however otherwise bounded. —
To HAVE and to HOLD the afore-granted Premises to the said Paul Draper & Betty Draper their Heirs and Assigns, to their Use and Behoof forever.
And I do covenant with the said Paul and Betty their Heirs and Assigns, That I am lawfully seized in Fee of the afore-granted Premises; That they are free of all Incumbrances; That I have good Right to sell and convey the same to the said Paul and Betty .
And that I will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said Paul Draper and Betty Draper their respective Heirs and Assigns, forever, against the lawful Claims and Demands of all Persons.
In Witness whereof, I the said
William Draper
have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this nine tenth Day of April in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty eight. Signed, sealed, and delivered in Presence of us,
Edward P. Estey Obed P. Boyden
William Draper (seal)
Norfolk ss. April 19 1828.
Then the above-named William Draper acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free Act and Deed— before me,
Abijah Draper
{ Just. of Peace.
Copia from Norfolk Records, Lib 85 fol.
J. E. Morse Reg

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss
I Jairus Ware Clerk of the Judicial Court in the County of Norfolk hereby certify that Enos Saord esquire is Register of Deeds in and for said County duly elected according to law and sworn, and that his signature within is genuine and true. In witness whereof I have this nineteenth day of May at one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight hereunto set my hand and affixed hereunto the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth.
Jairus Ware.

Copy Dua Draper to Draper

United States. — Massachusetts District. —
I John Withington of Boston, in the county of Suffolk, and District of Massachusetts; of lawful age, testify and say: That I was a private soldier, in the war of the revolution, and served during the whole of the years 1779 and 1780, in the army of the United States; in the company commanded by Captain Tisdale, in the Massachusetts regiment, commanded by Colonel Greaton; and well know William Draper of Roxbury, to have served in said company part of 1779 and part of the year 1780. — and for more than nine months at one time. The regiment was during those years, part of the time in Connecticut, and part of the time in New York, at White Plains and King's Point. John Withington.
Suffolk. Boston. April 7. 1819. —
Personally appeared the above named John Withington, whom I certify to be in my opinion a credible witness, and made oath to the truth of the above statement, by him above subscribed, Before me — Stephen Wolper Jus Paris

I James Tisdale of Walpole in the County of Norfolk of lawful age testify and say that I was well acquainted with William Draper, now of Roxbury, in the revolutionary war, that he served as a private in the company commanded by me, in the Regiment commanded by Col. John Greaton, on the Continental establishment for the full term of nine months, to wit from the 17 th day of June 1778, to the 27 th of March 1779 and was then honorably discharged, as I well recollect, and as appears from my roll which I have examined. I further testify that I have since been acquainted with the said Draper, and that the person for whose benefit this affidavit is made, and who is now in my presence, is the same William Draper who served in my company as a private for the term above stated.
James Tisdale
Norfolk ss: March 31 st 1819
Then the above named James Tisdale personally appeared and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed was true. before me James Richardson Justice of the peace
Norfolk ss: March 31 1819
I hereby certify that the above named James Tisdale is a credible witness, and that full faith ought to be given to his testimony.
James Richardson Justice of the peace

32 Beechst, Belmont, Mass.
Sept. 26. 1932.
Bureau of Pensions.
Washington, D.C.
Will you kindly tell me of any pensions of the following persons who were Rev. War. soldiers:
1 Wm  William Draper , private Serjt.
Joshua Gores detachment. Enlisted Jan 6. 1779. Dedham & Roxbury Mass.
William Draper , private Capt
Joseph Lewis (1st Dedham Co) Col
Wm M c Intoshes regt.
Wm. Draper , Roxbury. private Capt Lemuel Mays Co. Col M c Intoshes regt.
Wm Draper . Roxbury. Capt.
2 d Roxbury Co. Col Wm. Heaths regt.
also Capt. Col Ephraim Wheelocks
regt. reported died Nov. 17. 1776.
Respectfully yours
N. D. Hawkins.
over

P.S. The William Draper I am interested in died at Frankstown, N. H. and came from Roxbury or Dedham Mass.
His wife Sarah died in 1832. She died possibly in 1843 and was said to be 100 yrs old.
I am sure of the localities but not of the dates.
H.